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What Is The Cause Of Cough, Chest Phlegm And Rattling Chest?

I have had a cough which comes on in the morning, evening or middle of the night. My chest builds up with phlegm and I cough constantly. My chest rattles too. It doesn t just happen at home. It s come on all over the place. Is beengoing on for about 3 months now
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You need proper clinical examination and investigations.
Since you have cough for three months you need few investigations.
Investigations include routine hemogram,RBS,chest X-ray (PA view).Further investigations can be done if needed.
Firstly trail of antibiotics should be given.You can take amoxycillin (500 mg) with clavulanic acid (125 mg) thrice daily for seven days.You should also take expectorant cough syrup thrice daily for seven days.
If condition doesn't improve you should consult your physician.

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Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Is The Cause Of Cough, Chest Phlegm And Rattling Chest?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM You need proper clinical examination and investigations. Since you have cough for three months you need few investigations. Investigations include routine hemogram,RBS,chest X-ray (PA view).Further investigations can be done if needed. Firstly trail of antibiotics should be given.You can take amoxycillin (500 mg) with clavulanic acid (125 mg) thrice daily for seven days.You should also take expectorant cough syrup thrice daily for seven days. If condition doesn t improve you should consult your physician. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan